Global Associate Marketing Director, CVRM

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

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About The Position

AstraZeneca is a leading bio-pharmaceutical company dedicated to turning scientific ideas into life-changing medicines. The company is focused on areas where it can significantly impact patient lives and change the course of medicine. This role is within a program in Phase III development for blood pressure lowering in resistant/uncontrolled hypertension, with potential expansion into cardiorenal diseases through a fixed-dose combination. The program is supported by extensive clinical trials, including major Phase III outcomes studies aiming to demonstrate both blood pressure reduction and organ protection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, with science expertise preferred.
• 5+ years demonstrated marketing and sales background in mid/large-sized pharmaceutical market.
• Proven experience and knowledge of a broad base of external customers, including patients/caregivers, HCPs, payers, policy.
• Effective cross-functional project team and matrix leadership with influencing skills.
• Strong leadership attributes to generate dedication and constructively resolve issues.
• Passionate about improving healthcare and advancing treatments for patients.
• Driven for personal growth, development and progression.

Nice To Haves

• Second degree, e.g. MBA. PhD.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and execution of HCP and patient-centric strategies and programs focused on Hard to Control Hypertension.
• Support the commercial development of the robust lifecycle spanning 7 indications across 7 clinical trials over the next 7 years.
• Develop and implement comprehensive global marketing strategies tailored to patients with Hard to Control Hypertension, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Conduct and leverage market research and patient insights to understand patient needs, behaviors, and barriers to treatment adherence.
• Shape product strategy with a tie to disease area strategies and insights (in HTN, CKD, HF).
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, patient advocacy groups, and industry partners to co-create impactful patient programs.
• Partner with internal teams, including Medical Affairs, Sales, Regulatory, and Communications, to ensure cohesive implementation of strategies.
• Drive innovation in patient and HCP engagement through digital platforms, mobile applications, and telehealth solutions.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and refine strategies as necessary.
• Ensure all marketing activities are compliant with regulatory standards and ethical guidelines.
• Oversee allocated budgets for patient programs, ensuring cost-effective strategies that deliver maximum impact.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid leaves
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
• Eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
• Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level